Billy G Photography

Black and white photography

2011-07-07T07:44:00.000-07:00

I'm taking my work back to my roots
with Black and white images.. You see I am color blind and I have always loved the art of black and white Photography! Ansel Adams was my inspiration, for following the zone system when I first started, I spent hours after hours in the Darkroom..

Now in front of my computer I will take my knowledge of the darkroom and my imagination to the next level with black and white imagery.. This is just the beginning with getting to know and mastering the tools that are offered..

High Fashion Portraits

2011-01-02T14:09:00.000-08:00

Love this image, I started working on it many times, it's now going in the direction that I like. Will be posting the final finished image as I complete it.. Thanks for stopping by

Male Winter Fashion

2010-12-14T15:33:00.000-08:00

This is an Image from the past, Decided to work on it and I liked it so much and keeping to my post and image a day here it is..
Hope you like it as well..

My last Beach shoot

2010-12-13T18:17:00.000-08:00

Here's a couple of the shots I liked, there are so many to chose from and many more are my favorites..
As I mentioned in my other blog, it's been awhile since my last posting and I'm going to be doing a one a day deal starting now, so keep a look out for the next images up. I am not sure what I will be selecting..

Wildwood Surf

2010-08-26T08:23:00.000-07:00

While in North Wildwood enjoying the free public beach and shooting with my new camera lens combination, I captured these surfers playing with the semi aggressive surf, they were awesome (Narly).
Although there were several surfers out that day, a couple seemed to be graceful and even elegant with their style..
These Images were captured on August 13th 2010 and the surfers here are unknown, If you have any information on these surfers please contact me at BillyGPhotography.net .. Thanks for stopping by my blog..

Latest Male Model

2010-07-29T05:03:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to work with Raab, an outstanding male model with a unique Look and a wonderful personality. Working with Raab was a pleasure, looking forward to working with him again.

lastest work

2010-06-24T12:57:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day Thanks!!

2010-05-30T18:05:00.001-07:00

Wildlife and Nature Prints for sale

2010-05-08T12:46:00.000-07:00

HorseShoe Crabs Spawn on East Point Lighthouse Beach

2010-05-08T05:02:00.000-07:00

I discovered these Horseshoe crabs spawning on East Point lighthouse beach after I was photographing birds at Matts Landing Wildlife Management reserve.I was amazed to see the beach covered in Horseshoe crabs and seagulls this was a first for me, after returning home and doing a little research on the internet I found that they usually spawn around the end of May beginning of June I am unsure if being almost a month early is an unusual occurrence or an exceptable time frame. If you would like to add to blog please feel free. It was a sight to see.

Boxer Shoot Theme

2010-03-23T18:53:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of working with
Boris an up and coming New York Model, he was easy to work with, with a great personality. The awesome make-up was done by the very talented Jason who's personality also shines. I hope that you take the time to check their Model Mayhem sites and show them some love. If you still have some time stop and see Me. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog. Bless

Couple Model shoot

2010-03-19T19:39:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of working with Jessica and Okay in an amazing couples Fashion shoot. Please take the time to check out these two up and coming models "Model Mayhem Profiles" They are New York based Models and seeking management. I was hired to shoot portfolio work that we all would be proud of, and I tell you I am very proud to have worked with them both, they made my job a breeze. We had 200 plus images to pick from and I tell you it's not easy making the final selections. In the Image to the right Jessica and Okay shine for what could surly be in any high end magazine ad.

In this amazing High Fashion Image of Okay advertising clothing Jessica adds to the composition. Okay's powerful physique and bone structure makes this shot and is one of my favorite shots from the shoot, although I have so many favorites I am having trouble thinning down to my top 10 pics from the shoot, that's going to be my weekend project. I just want to thank you both for your kind words and comments you left on My Model Mayhem Profile. Okay I am looking forward to working with you on your summer project! it's going to be another WOW in our Books I'm Sure!! :-)

New York Male Model

2010-02-17T09:13:00.000-08:00

Male Models Something new

2010-02-15T07:28:00.000-08:00

A work in Progress!!
The Model Farrin and I had the pleasure of working together a couple of times, on our last shoot I had some Branches that I wanted to use in a Hair shoot, that never took place. Farrin made good use of the branches and his connection with the camera, I think this Image speaks for its self..

New York Male Model

2010-02-11T18:38:00.001-08:00

NY Male Model

2010-01-30T11:44:00.001-08:00

Trash Bag~Fashion~Edge!!

2010-01-08T16:24:00.000-08:00

The New Year is bringing New Stuff, take a peek

2009-12-31T14:13:00.000-08:00

This is Nick a Photographer Friend who assist me on shoots and whenever my imagination runs wild with creative ideas for a shoot. On this day we went out in the forest in the freezing weather collecting fallen Branches and twigs for a shoot idea I Have.. after returning back to the studio, I wanted to test my beauty dish on a boom, Nick put on his parka and I grabbed a couple shots.. I am totally impressed with this shot! Everything came together, tried out some Photoshop techniques that I have been working on...

Nick can add Modeling to his resume now.. Job well done!!

Merry Christmas

2009-12-26T14:55:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas~My Christmas Card Design

2009-12-17T16:28:00.000-08:00

This is my choice for the Christmas Card, I like the elegant style.

Christmas Greetings

2009-12-16T17:02:00.001-08:00

These two beautiful children are my cousins, Christopher and Alexis.This was the first year that I met them and they did a christmas sitting with me, Alexis was having a good time with her shoes but not on her feet. lol it was a pleasure shooting with them. Thanks guys

In The Christmas Spirit!!!

2009-12-05T16:30:00.000-08:00

Will be posting some Christmas Avatars soon....... I have a lot of new projects planed.. I hope you will following along with me as I post.. Thanks

I am so into the Christmas Spirit this year!!! tis the season to be jolly!!!!! Merry Christmas

Today, Nick (assistant photographer) and I took a ride to Calumet in Philly, grabbed several colors of seamless paper.. we have lots of shoots coming up and we are thinking about starting a Meet-up Group in the New Year.... Lots of Good Stuff happening!!!!! will be posting Images soon..

The Chair

2009-11-16T17:30:00.001-08:00

The Monarch

2009-10-30T21:37:00.001-07:00

Evening Deer

2009-10-30T09:30:00.001-07:00

Painted Lady Butterfly

2009-10-27T20:24:00.000-07:00

COPY RIGHT VIOLATION

2009-10-19T17:15:00.000-07:00

I have to say that this theft has set me back a lot..... I will deal with it,when the paper work is all taken care and the suit is filed.... you have to get all your ducks in row, so to speak..... lol

I'm not going to let the Rotten Apple spoil the lot... just dispose of the Rotten apple...

Thanks for all the information and kind emails..

Moving on..

Gods morning light brings new beginnings

If you get a chance Check out my Flickr I'm Proud of this award winning Image.. Thanks again.

COPY RIGHT VIOLATION

2009-10-03T15:23:00.000-07:00

Recently my rights were violated, by someone who was using my Images (posting on the internet, printing ) without purchasing a usage agreement, This is grounds to file a lawsuit, you can't post any images on the internet that you do not own or have permission to use, then take them down and think all is forgiving! "It's like stealing and after you get caught then trying to give it back" If the work has to be removed by a third party (The site management) this shows refusal to cooperate. Also the removal of my business name shows the intent to defraud.

In most cases people are forgiving because it's not worth the time and effort to go to court because they didn't Register their Images with US Copy Right Office in Washington, DC.

This individual was in fact informed of the violation and posted another image again and again on different sites. My Images are registered with the US. Copy Right Office in Washington DC. I have been in contacted with a lawyer who specializes in Copy Right cases.
Registering your work makes a big difference in that you can be awarded punitive damages and lawyer fees.

Copy Right Theft is a federal offense!

It's recommended that you Register your images Quarterly if you have a lot of images to copy right, include the metadata. The processing time can be from 3 to more then 6 months to get your certificate.

I am a photographer and I want to make my living by selling prints and also usage agreements for books, websites, greeting card and more.. Not by filing lawsuits against offenders, but my hand is being forced to take such actions! Enough is Enough!

Thanks for taking the time to read my rant... Looking forward to posting more Images of the Wild Life I encounter on my adventures.

Nature and Wild Life Photography Lens test Day 3

2009-10-01T05:50:00.000-07:00

My family and I went to Great Adventure Six Flags in Jackson, NJ. I thought the Safari would be a great opportunity to use the Bigma, once again it was a rainy and overcast day, had to shoot at ISO H on my Canon 5D ended up with some good shots all things considered , check out the Slide Show of the out of camera images with basic adjustments/cropped in Aperture, no photoshop enhancement were made at this time, you will see the original of the image posted here. Thanks for stopping by I hope you enjoy the images

Cape May ~ Early Morning

2009-09-30T19:10:00.000-07:00

Nature and Wild Life Photography Lens test Day 2

2009-09-25T18:27:00.000-07:00

Some more shots from day 2

Nature and Wild Life Photography Lens test Day 2

2009-09-25T08:11:00.000-07:00

The second day out with my Sigma 50-500mm zoom which we will call the Bigma as I have heard it called before. It was another day filled with adventure, as I discovered a little more of the strengths and weaknesses of the Bigma, this image of the seagull impresses me because of the detail in the sand at 500mm shot at F-11 (notice the vignetting) 1/640, ISO 400 on a tripod that was a little shaky in the sand. I was shooting in Raw, enhancement where made and some sharpening for the 50% reduction in size. I like this lens a lot, you have to work with it though to get to know it, I'm looking forward to our long working relationship together. Will be posting more image later tonight. Thanks for stopping by.

Nature and Wild Life Photography

2009-09-23T20:10:00.000-07:00

I have decided to focus my attention and photography on Nature and Wild Life also including Landscape and Seascapes. Although I'm taking a brake from people Photography I still have a strong passion for people and still think that our species is one of the most beautiful, the person themself sometimes are a bit overwhelming to deal with, I find as an Artist. I have always turned to Nature and Wildlife Photography to relax and I often go to the Beach to escape.

I added a Sigma 50-500mm lens with a 2x converter giving me 1000mm to my bag.
On my first day out with my new lens I caught this beautiful,
Double Crested Cormorant standing proud on a pole which appears to be the remains of a dock or bulkhead at the end of Reeds Beach, a spot I'm looking forward to visiting again soon.

My Images will be for sale in my Nature and Wild Life Gallery . All Images are available as Greeting Cards blank or with your custom personalized message.
contact me for more information.

While returning home from Reeds Beach, I decided to drive around to the hayfield behind our property that connects to some wetland woods, where the deer and wildlife are plentiful.
Not prepared! carrying my large lens without a tripod, which what felt like almost immediately a large hawk flew from an overhead Tree, I couldn't get a shot off, the field was full of deer including a large Buck that I managed to get quite a few of not so good shots of ( a very good lesson learned on my first day out with my new lens) I decided to leave before scaring off the deer and not getting any good shots for it. I turned to go back to my car, and there was a doe looking right at me, I looked down at my camera for a second and she was gone. Next time out I'm going to find my spot, sit still and wait for the shots to come to me. Oh yeah I did manage to get something other then the valuable lessons, I walked away with chiggers what fun they are I was lucky to only get around 20 bits it could have been a lot worse.. but you know all in all, I had a very good day. Thanks for stopping by. Comments welcomed as always.

Sand Crab

2009-09-20T20:41:00.000-07:00

You have to take time to notice the little things in life. While walking on the Higbee Beach I thought I saw the sand move and this little fellow stopped for a second or two and was gone.. There's so much to see if you just take the time..
Thanks for stopping by my blog

The Spider and The Bee

2009-09-19T09:40:00.000-07:00

Monarch's in Cape May

2009-09-16T18:12:00.000-07:00

I got lucky and captured this beauty
at Higbee Beach in Cape May I'm looking forward to my next trip back, Stop by my Flickr More image to come, would love to see your images of the Beautiful Monarch as well. Thank for checking me out.

Cape May Point

2009-09-01T17:15:00.000-07:00

I'm going to Cape May twice a week in hope to capture a couple of shots on each trip then offering them for sale in Cape May Next season. I have fallen in love with Historic Cape May!!! Here's a few shots I got at the Light House, State Park. These were taken August 29th 2009 "Bill" has passed and"Danny" was stirring...Heres are candid while I was there to walk on the beach.

The Performing Artist!

2009-08-03T10:01:00.000-07:00

Head Shot special with High End Retouching

2009-07-27T06:26:00.000-07:00

Currently Running a Special for all your Head Shot needs, Need a Great Head shot of yourself for a Dating Site, Myspace Face Book and even Business cards oh yeah or even your google/blog Profile .... Contact me for More information.. Thanks for stopping by

All Image on this site are CopyRight Protected

Artist~ of the Performing Arts

2009-06-29T06:57:00.000-07:00

This head shot is of Eric Zonk a multi talented Artist from Philadelphia. I feel the Haunting Glance is what I find most fascinating about this image, the make-up is awesome! Excellent job Eric. I finished the Image off with High End Fashion Retouching techniques. This is one of my favorite Images so far, I love the dark feel along with the color. Definitely a Star.. Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog I hope that you enjoy this work of Art, as much as I Do.